Project Overview Statement—Executive Summary

Statutory Return Assurance Form

Statutory Return: Department:

Ref No: (if applicable): Deadline:


Summary of key outcomes of return
[Any high-level outcomes from the return including the ‘headline’ figures, any significant changes from the previous years’ return and key changes to internal and external factors]
·  [key outcome]
·  [key Outcome]
·  [key Outcome]
Self-Audit of last return (if applicable)
[Evidence of actions taken to address the issues raised in last year’s return.]
Key changes to guidance
·  [Overview of key changes]
·  [Evidence of actions taken to address key changes]
Documentation
[Include your own documented processes or any other relevant protocols.
Please provide:
·  links to protocols
·  detailed timetables for the return]
Data Integrity
[ Include any evidence of how the quality of the source data is checked]
·  Overview of in-year checks on data source e.g., monthly data cleansing etc.]
Comparison with previous year
·  [explanation of variances – include any significant changes (e.g. new campuses)]
·  [where appropriate attach Minerva documentation]
Benchmarking
·  [evidence of benchmarking carried out to improve data quality]
·  [explanation as to how AU seems to be out of line with comparable institutions]
Impact Assessment
[provide an assessment of the impact of this return in terms of:
·  Finance (e.g. direct funding or specific funding drivers)
·  Reputation (e.g., affecting league tables)
·  Resources]
Risk Assessment
[Include a brief outline any risks associated with submitting the return – suggested risk areas are given but not all may apply]
Risk Area / Potential Impact / Mitigating Actions / Controls
New systems / processes
New staff
New guidance
Internal changes
External changes
Other

APPROVAL

I confirm that the information provided in the attached Statutory Return is accurate, presenting a reasonable view of the ??????? and recommend that the Statutory Return is signed by the Vice-Chancellor.

Prepared By ______

Return Compiler

______

Signature Date

Approved By ______

Senior Manager (Name in Capitals)

______

Signature Date

On completion please send to:

Steve Walsh
Head of Data Analysis and Reporting
Planning Office
Visualisation Centre, Penglai
Aberystwyth, SY23 3BF
Email:
Tel: 01970 62 2819